IntellectFaces, Inc.
IntellectFaces, Inc.

Security Analyst / Incident Handler

Washington, DC, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
No Travel Required
On-site
$50 - $60/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Communication
  • Bash
  • Cloud Security
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2005
  • Information Security
  • Microsoft Azure
  • SIEM
  • Splunk
  • Security+

Summary

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools and other security platforms.

  • Investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents and alerts.

  • Perform incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.

  • Conduct log analysis to identify suspicious activities and security breaches.

  • Document incidents, investigation findings, and remediation steps.

  • Collaborate with IT and security teams to resolve vulnerabilities and security gaps.

  • Support threat detection, threat hunting, and vulnerability management activities.

  • Maintain and improve incident response procedures and playbooks.

  • Participate in post-incident reviews and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence.

  • Assist in implementing security monitoring tools and controls.

Required Skills

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and incident response processes.

  • Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc.).

  • Knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.

  • Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and network logs analysis.

  • Understanding of threat intelligence, malware analysis, and attack vectors.

  • Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Good documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.

  • 2–5 years of experience in security operations, SOC, or incident response.

  • Relevant certifications are a plus:

    • CompTIA Security+

    • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

    • GIAC / GCIH

    • CISSP (preferred for senior roles)

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with EDR/XDR tools (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Defender).

  • Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

  • Familiarity with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).

  • Experience working in a SOC environment.

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  • Dice Id: 91017830
  • Position Id: 456765
  • Posted 2 days ago
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